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Zolpidem 10 mg tablets are a medication primarily prescribed for the short-term treatment of insomnia. As a sedative-hypnotic, zolpidem is commonly used to help individuals fall asleep faster and maintain sleep throughout the night. Each tablet contains 10 mg of zolpidem tartrate, a non-benzodiazepine that works by enhancing the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, leading to sedative and hypnotic effects.

Zolpidem functions by binding to GABA receptors in the central nervous system, which inhibits neural activity and produces calming effects. This mechanism helps induce sleep without the anxiolytic, muscle-relaxant, or anticonvulsant effects seen in traditional benzodiazepines. Zolpidem’s action is relatively fast, with the onset of sleep occurring within 15-30 minutes of administration.

Common side effects of zolpidem include dizziness, headache, and daytime drowsiness. More serious side effects may include sleepwalking, amnesia, or abnormal behaviors during sleep. These effects can be exacerbated if zolpidem is taken with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants.